Bee Balm, Bubblegum Blast #1

Monarda 'Bubblegum Blast' (Bee Balm) Bee Balm 'Bubblegum Blast', Bergamot 'Bubblegum Blast', Sugar Buzz Series Compact Monarda 'Bubblegum Blast' (Bee Balm) is a clump-forming perennial that bears dense, spherical terminal heads of hot pink flowers that are 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter. They produce weeks of blooming from mid to late summer, resting upon a whorl of ornamental bracts, and draw a large number of butterflies and hummingbirds. The spectacular blossoms rise on sturdy, well-branched stems that are covered in fragrant, dark green leaves that, when crushed, release a minty scent and are frequently used to flavor beverages. This Bee Balm type makes enthralling border displays and is ideal for the center of the flower border. It has a higher than usual tolerance for powdery mildew.